Half of British women still feel unequal in workplace
Women still claim to face inequalities in their companies, according to a survey conducted by Monster.co.uk.
Almost half (47%) of respondents polled believe that a glass ceiling still exists for women in the workplace and that men are favoured for promotions.
Only 15% of women who participated in the survey believed that men and women have equal opportunities in their company. The figure is significantly lower than that of men - 38% of male respondents believe that men and women do receive equal opportunities.
Monster recommends the following tips to help women progress in the workplace and stand out against their male counterparts:
* Use your skills. Women are expert multi-taskers, and are great at listening. Successful businesses rely on a range of different skills from all employees;
* Let your performance speak for itself. You don't have to prove yourself against your male colleagues by being bolshie and obnoxious - let the standard of your work do the talking;
* Grasp flexible working by the horns. Strong time management skills can boost the quality of your work. If your employer offers flexible working hours use them effectively.